Facts and Figures

Patent Applications — 2023

Archive - International Comparisons

Source of data:

  • Eurostat Data Browser - Patent applications to the EPO by country of applicants and inventors
    Eurostat Online data code: pat_ep_tot; DOI;
    Source of data for Eurostat: European Patent Office (EPO)
    Unit of measure: Per million inhabitants [P_MHAB]
    Last update: 28. 03. 2025

Additional information:


European Patent Applications per Million Inhabitants


European Patent Applications per Million Inhabitants in 2023


Index of European Patent Applications in 2023 According to the 2022


Number of European Patent Applications per Million Inhabitants and Index